JOB DESCRIPTION

 

REQUIRED TIME

 

Days and hours designated on the academic school calendar (200) days and when requested by the ELL Director or Chief Academic Administrator for training, meetings, and other intellectual functions.  A minimum of 200 days is scheduled.  On a regularly scheduled school day, instructors must clock in before the student’s arrival and clock out after the student’s departure.  However, there may be other times throughout the fiscal school year when a teacher must come in earlier or stay later than the academic day due to specific reasons designated by the ELL Director/Chief Academic Administrator or Southgate Academy Board.  In some cases, a particular instructor or group of instructors may be asked to perform a specific duty or task needed for the overall success of a particular program (A 24-hour notice will be given if extra work time should be scheduled).

 

SALARY

 

Wages include Prop 301 monies and depend upon certification/education, years of experience, and years of service at Southgate Academy.  All certifications, licenses, and registrations must be through the State of Arizona for a teacher to be paid according to the pay rate scale adopted by the Southgate Academy Board.

 

PERFORMANCE

 

The ELL Instructor shall be evaluated annually based on goals and objectives composed by the ELL Director/Chief Academic Administrator and the Southgate Academy Board.

 

SKILLS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

Skills:

• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in individual and group problem-solving situations.
• Collaboration – Posses ability to balance teamwork and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team environment; puts success of team above own interests; able to make morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and desire for thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality while being proactive.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work promptly; strives to increase productivity; works at a moderate to accelerated pace.
• Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality -Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long work hours when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate personnel with an alternate plan.

 

 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Creates an individual language learner’s plan of study (ILLP) that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests, and abilities of individuals to ensure student achievement.
• Creates a classroom environment for student involvement in learning and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation to the ELL Director.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives.
• Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, district curriculum framework requirements, and student growth and development knowledge.
• Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources, and evaluation techniques that motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Establishes professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community, reflecting recognition of and respect for every individual.
• Participates in school management and shares the responsibility for the total school program.  Attends staff meetings and PLCs and serves on staff committees as required. 

Qualifications

 

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be successful:

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in the appropriate subject area
• Valid Fingerprint Card
• Highly Qualified in the appropriate subject area
• Demonstrates organizational ability
• Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written)

SUMMARY:

 

The ELL Instructor of Southgate Academy facilitates the instruction of the English Language Proficiency Standards to increase student achievement in the AZELLA and AZ Merit state assessments for the school district's non-English speaking and limited English-speaking students.  The ELL Instructor's position works with the ELL Director and Chief Academic Administrator on the observation and data analysis progress of classroom participation for the non-English speaking and limited English-speaking students in the general education classroom.  Data analysis shall include student lessons, curriculum, and other instructional materials to meet the students' needs.  In collaboration, the instructor shall consider all state and school requirements and the physical, emotional, and educational levels of the student’s development.  Through written documentation, the ELL Instructor shall report student progress to the ELL Director to meet state and local compliance.